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Office of Water Resources
GIS Drought Data Portal
Overview This application provides drought and low-flow streamflow information for selected regulated and unregulated gages that impact Alabama. Graphs are usually updated on a weekly basis and posted on Monday. By clicking on a particular location, you are provided information about current streamflow conditions at that site. By clicking on the Graph area of that […]
Drought Declarations
Overview Based on the assessment of conditions and input from the Alabama Monitoring and Impact Group (MIG), OWR will issue or revise Drought Declarations that describe drought levels in accordance with the Plan in all areas of the State. These declarations shall consider both the intensity of drought conditions and the projected forecasts for the […]
Water Conservation
Overview Alabama has over 77,000 miles of rivers and streams and has been historically blessed with a general abundance of both surface and groundwater resources. However, recent droughts have emphasized the importance of the conservation of this valuable resource. By practicing some of the water saving tips listed below, each of us can do our […]
Alabama Drought Information Center
The following information contains links to relevant drought condition indicators and other information. For specific information related to how these indicators are used in Alabama’s drought planning and response process, please refer to the Alabama Drought Plan. OWR GIS Mapping Portal OWR is using GIS tools and technology to help better understand and display water […]
Alabama Drought Management Plan
Overview The purpose of the Alabama Drought Management Plan is to provide information and procedural details associated with Alabama’s drought planning and response activities. The 2018 revision of the Plan is now fully in accordance with the Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act and the subsequent regulations promulgated in support of that Act. The revision […]
Frequently Asked Questions
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Resources, Forms, and Links
National Flood Insurance Program NFIP Community Participation Resources NFIP Application Results of Poor Ordinance Enforcement Sanctions for Non-Participation Resolution of Intent to Join the NFIP Example Development Permit Model Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (Riverine) Model Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (Coastal) Community Rating System Program (CRS) Resources AL CRS Toolkit Zip File – To get […]
National Flood Insurance Program and Flood Insurance Reform Act
The U.S. Congress established the National Flood Insurance Program with the passage of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The federal program enables property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance as a protection against flood losses in exchange for community floodplain management regulations that reduce future flood damages. Buildings constructed in compliance with […]
Am I in a Floodplain?
The Alabama Flood Risk Information System (AL FRIS) is a new interactive flood mapping application currently under development. During the transition to this site, certain user-defined capabilities will be limited, but the flood maps will continue to be accessible for viewing. As always, verifying of all information through official sources is the responsibility of the […]
